Pod of the Damned
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Horror fans Em, Dean, & Shawry, dive into the sickeningly good, deliciously bad, and hilariously ugly of the horror movie genre - just in time for Halloween!
31 days, 31 episodes - Sub-genres, spooky screenings & tangents - oh my!
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Evil Kids - Pod of the Damned
Pod of the Damned
10/24/21 • 59 min
We like to think of these movies as a cautionary tale about the horrors of parenthood, because if this genre has taught us anything it’s that kids cannot be trusted!
Join us as we look at some of the best of evil kids in horror.
Films discussed in this episode.
The Good Son (1993)
Timestamp : 8:00
Directed by Joseph Ruben & written by Ian McEwan
A young boy stays with his aunt and uncle and becomes friends with his cousin, a boy of the same age who shows increasing signs of violent and psychopathic behavior.
Eli (2019)
Timestamp : 27:45
Directed by Ciarán Foy & written by David Chirchirillo, Ian Goldberg & Richard Naing
A boy receiving treatment for his auto-immune disorder discovers that the house he's living in isn't as safe as he thought.
The Omen (1976)
Timestamp : 42:25
Directed by Richard Donner & written by David Seltzer
Mysterious deaths surround an American ambassador. Could the child that he is raising actually be the Antichrist? The Devil's own son?
What do you think of these films?
Be sure to let us know on our socials on Twitter (@PodoftheDamned) and Instagram (@PodcastoftheDamned).
And don't forget to place your vote in our final film poll at www.podofthedamned.com.
You, our listeners, get to pick which film we talk about for our final episode as part of our 31 Days of Horror - get voting!
See you tomorrow.
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Psychological Horror (Part 2) - Pod of the Damned
Pod of the Damned
10/21/21 • 70 min
It turns out we can’t get enough of the mind games!
Join us for another episode of mental torment with more of the best of psychological horror.
Films covered in this episode:
Black Swan (2010)
Timestamp : 4:50
Directed by Darren Aronofsky & written by Mark Heyman, Andres Heinz & John J. McLaughlin
A committed dancer struggles to maintain her sanity after winning the lead role in a production of Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake".
The Guest (2014)
Timestamp : 29:40
Directed by Adam Wingard & written by Simon Barrett
A soldier introduces himself to the Peterson family, claiming to be a friend of their son who died in action. After the young man is welcomed into their home, a series of accidental deaths seem to be connected to his presence.
The Shining (1980)
Timestamp : 39 :20
Directed by Stanley Kubrick & written by Stanley Kubrick & Diane Johnson based on a novel by Stephen King
A family heads to an isolated hotel for the winter where a sinister presence influences the father into violence, while his psychic son sees horrific forebodings from both past and future.
What do you think of these films?
Be sure to let us know on our socials on Twitter (@PodoftheDamned) and Instagram (@PodcastoftheDamned).
And don't forget to place your vote in our final film poll at www.podofthedamned.com.
You, our listeners, get to pick which film we talk about for our final episode as part of our 31 Days of Horror - get voting!
See you tomorrow.
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Monsters : Vampires - Pod of the Damned
Pod of the Damned
10/15/21 • 75 min
From European folklore to biting Kiwi comedy, Vampires have been the subject of countless horror classics.
Joins us as we sink our teeth into a small portion of what this genre has to offer.
Films in this ep:
Interview with the Vampire (1994)
Timestamp : 4:40
Directed by Neil Jordan & written by Anne Rice
A vampire tells his epic life story: love, betrayal, loneliness, and hunger.
Near Dark (1987)
Timestamp : 27:30
Directed by Kathryn Bigelow & written by Kathryn Bigelow & Eric Red
A small-town farmer's son reluctantly joins a traveling group of vampires after he is bitten by a beautiful drifter.
The Lost Boys (1987)
Timestamp : 44:45
Directed by Joel Schumacher & written by Jan Fisher, James Jeremias & Jeffrey Boam
After moving to a new town, two brothers discover that the area is a haven for vampires.
What do you think of these films?
Be sure to let us know on our socials on Twitter (@PodoftheDamned) and Instagram (@PodcastoftheDamned).
And don't forget to place your vote in our final film poll at www.podofthedamned.com.
You, our listeners, get to pick which film we talk about for our final episode as part of our 31 Days of Horror - get voting!
See you tomorrow.
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Folklore horror (Part 1) - Pod of the Damned
Pod of the Damned
10/18/21 • 68 min
Campfire tales, ancient myths, religious tomes; folklore is where it all began.
Join us as we explore some of the best that this sub-genre has to offer.
Films covered in this ep:
The Wicker Man (1973)
Timestamp : 6:30
Directed by Robin Hardy & written by Anthony Snaffy based on the novel ‘Ritual’ by
A puritan Police Sergeant arrives in a Scottish island village in search of a missing girl whom the locals claim never existed.
The Witches (1990)
Timestamp : 28:30
Directed by Nicolas Roeg & written by Allan Scott, based on the book by Roald Dahl
A young boy stumbles onto a witch convention and must stop them, even after he has been turned into a mouse.
The VVitch (2015)
Timestamp : 45:00
Directed & written by Robert Eggers
A family in 1630s New England is torn apart by the forces of witchcraft, black magic, and possession.
What do you think of these films?
Be sure to let us know on our socials on Twitter (@PodoftheDamned) and Instagram (@PodcastoftheDamned).
And don't forget to place your vote in our final film poll at www.podofthedamned.com.
You, our listeners, get to pick which film we talk about for our final episode as part of our 31 Days of Horror - get voting!
See you tomorrow.
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Monsters : Human Monsters - Pod of the Damned
Pod of the Damned
10/17/21 • 56 min
“The real monster was humanity all along!”
We all love a good metaphor, but in today’s episode the human monsters are literal.
You better watch your back!
Films covered in this episode.
Misery (1990)
Timestamp : 6:20
Directed by Rob Reiner & written by William Goldman, based off the novel by Stephen King
After a famous author is rescued from a car crash by a fan of his novels, he comes to realize that the care he is receiving is only the beginning of a nightmare of captivity and abuse.
Silence of the Lambs (1991)
Timestamp : 21:20
Directed by Jonathan Demme & written by Ted Tally, based off the novel by Thomas Harris
A young F.B.I. cadet must receive the help of an incarcerated and manipulative cannibal killer to help catch another serial killer, a madman who skins his victims.
Freaks (1932)
Timestamp : 40:00
Directed by Tod Browning, Written by Willis Goldbeck & Leon Gordon, suggested by the story Spurs by Clarence Aaron ‘Tod’ Robbins
A circus' beautiful trapeze artist agrees to marry the leader of side-show performers, but his deformed friends discover she is only marrying him for his inheritance.
What do you think of these films?
Be sure to let us know on our socials on Twitter (@PodoftheDamned) and Instagram (@PodcastoftheDamned).
And don't forget to place your vote in our final film poll at www.podofthedamned.com.
You, our listeners, get to pick which film we talk about for our final episode as part of our 31 Days of Horror - get voting!
See you tomorrow.
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Monsters : Werewolves - Pod of the Damned
Pod of the Damned
10/16/21 • 62 min
Stay off the moors!!
Beware the full moon!
Avoid men called “Oz”!
You better have your wits about you for this episode.
Things are getting hairy...
Films covered in this ep:
Teen Wolf (1985)
Timestamp : 7:30
Directed by Rod Daniel, written by Jeph Loed & Matthew Weismen
An ordinary high school student discovers that his family has an unusual pedigree when he finds himself turning into a werewolf.
American Werewolf in London (1981)
Timestamp : 19:45
Directed & written by John Landis
Two American college students on a walking tour of Britain are attacked by a werewolf that none of the locals will admit exists.
Ginger Snaps (2000)
Timestamp : 38:45
Directed by John Fawcett, written by John Fawcett & Karen Walton
Two death-obsessed sisters, outcasts in their suburban neighborhood, must deal with the tragic consequences when one of them is bitten by a deadly werewolf.
What do you think of these films?
Be sure to let us know on our socials on Twitter (@PodoftheDamned) and Instagram (@PodcastoftheDamned).
And don't forget to place your vote in our final film poll at www.podofthedamned.com.
You, our listeners, get to pick which film we talk about for our final episode as part of our 31 Days of Horror - get voting!
See you tomorrow.
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Folklore Horror (Part 2) - Pod of the Damned
Pod of the Damned
10/19/21 • 75 min
Pull up a pew, oil the lantern, and settle in for another episode of folklore.
There are plenty more stories to tell...
Films covered in this ep:
Kandisha (2020)
Timestamp : 5:50
Directed & written by Alexandre Bustillo & Julien Maurey
It is summer break and best friends Amélie, Bintou and Morjana hang together with the neighborhood teenagers. At night, they have fun sharing goosebumps stories and urban legends. But when Amélie is assaulted by her ex, she remembers the story of Kandisha, a powerful and vengeful demon. Afraid, upset, she summons her. The next day, her ex is found dead. The legend is true and now Kandisha in on a killing spree. The three girls will do anything to break the curse.
The Ritual (2017)
Timestamp : 18:00
Written by David Brucker & Written by Joe Barton & Adam Nrvill
A group of old college friends reunite for a trip to a forest in Sweden, Northern Europe, but encounter a menacing presence there stalking them.
Midsommar (2019)
Timestamp : 35:00
Directed & written by Ari Aster
A couple travels to Scandinavia to visit a rural hometown's fabled Swedish mid-summer festival. What begins as an idyllic retreat quickly devolves into an increasingly violent and bizarre competition at the hands of a pagan cult.
What do you think of these films?
Be sure to let us know on our socials on Twitter (@PodoftheDamned) and Instagram (@PodcastoftheDamned).
And don't forget to place your vote in our final film poll at www.podofthedamned.com.
You, our listeners, get to pick which film we talk about for our final episode as part of our 31 Days of Horror - get voting!
See you tomorrow.
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Creepypasta - Pod of the Damned
Pod of the Damned
10/14/21 • 54 min
We’re officially at the halfway point!
This episode we mix things up and explore the creepy world of online urban legends and ghost stories.
Get ready for the cyber-scares!
And be sure to head to our website and make your pick for what movie we should watch for our final episode on Halloween!
www,podofthedamned.com
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Anthologies - Pod of the Damned
Pod of the Damned
10/13/21 • 81 min
What’s better than one horror story?
Lot’s of horror stories!
This episode we explore one of the most beloved horror formats - anthologies.
You’re going to need your night-light after these terrifying tales...
Films covered in this episode:
Creep Show (1982)
Timestamp 12:30
Directed by George A. Romero & written by Stephen King
An anthology which tells five terrifying tales inspired by the E.C. horror comic books of the 1950s.
Creepshow : The House of the Head (2020)
Timestamp : 40:00
Directed by John Harrison & written by Josh Malerman
A young girl discovers a strange toy head in her newly acquired dollhouse.
Tales from the Hood (1995)
Timestamp 47:00
Directed by Rusty Cundieff & written by Rusty Cundieff & Darin Scott
A funeral director tells four strange tales of horror with an African American focus to three drug dealers he traps in his place of business.
Tales from the Crypt: "Dig That Cat... He's Real Gone" (1989)
Timestamp 1:08:45
Directed by Richard Donner & written by Terry Black & Steven Dodd
A bum displays his ability to resurrect himself.
Be sure to let us know on our socials what you thought of these stories, or if you have some favourites of your own.
Twitter - @PodoftheDamned
Instagram - @PodcastoftheDamned
See you tomorrow.
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Zombies (Part 1) - Pod of the Damned
Pod of the Damned
10/22/21 • 51 min
We wouldn’t be caught UNDEAD without an episode about these horrific ghouls!
Buckle up, choose your weapon, and pray they’re slow-moving...
Films covered in this ep:
Return of the Living Dead (1985)
Timestamp : 7:45
Directed by Dan O’Bannon, Written by Rudy Ricci, John A Russo & Russell Streiner.
When two bumbling employees at a medical supply warehouse accidentally release a deadly gas into the air, the vapors cause the dead to rise again as zombies.
Zombie Strippers (2008)
Timestamp : 20:35
Directed and written by Jay Lee
A zombie epidemic spreads throughout a strip club in Nebraska.
Shaun of the Dead (2004)
Timestamp : 36:40
Directed by Edgar Wright, written and directed by Simon Pegg & Edgar Wright
A man's uneventful life is disrupted by the zombie apocalypse.
What do you think of these films?
Be sure to let us know on our socials on Twitter (@PodoftheDamned) and Instagram (@PodcastoftheDamned).
And don't forget to place your vote in our final film poll at www.podofthedamned.com.
You, our listeners, get to pick which film we talk about for our final episode as part of our 31 Days of Horror - get voting!
See you tomorrow.
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How many episodes does Pod of the Damned have?
Pod of the Damned currently has 35 episodes available.
What topics does Pod of the Damned cover?
The podcast is about Thriller, Podcasts, Movies, Halloween, Tv & Film, Horror and Film Reviews.
What is the most popular episode on Pod of the Damned?
The episode title 'Evil Kids - Pod of the Damned' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Pod of the Damned?
The average episode length on Pod of the Damned is 66 minutes.
How often are episodes of Pod of the Damned released?
Episodes of Pod of the Damned are typically released every 23 hours.
When was the first episode of Pod of the Damned?
The first episode of Pod of the Damned was released on Sep 29, 2021.
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